Available courses

The lectures in the first semester are all on raw materials used by the coatings industry. Chemistry, manufacturing and testing of these materials is discussed, emphasis being placed on how these products are delivered to the coatings industry and the choices available to the formulating chemists.

The following are the topics covered:

Chemistry for Organic Coatings

Oils and Varnishes/Alkyd Resins

Epoxy, Phenolics and Silicone Resins

Acrylics, Urethanes and Cellulosics

Solvents

Water-borne Resins and Emulsions

Coatings Additives

White and Extender Pigments

Organic Pigments

Black and Inorganic Pigments

The courses may be of interest to employers in paint manufacture, and/or those engaged in raw materials distribution to the coatings- and related industries, who wish to train their new employees in the basics of coatings technology. Also, those already working in the paint and coatings field wishing to upgrade their skills and knowledge of coating matters by earning the Diploma, will find these courses particularly rewarding.

In the second semester the discussion is focused on how the above raw materials are used to formulate various types of protective and decorative coatings. Selection of materials, testing and manufacturing of trade sales paints is dealt with by covering the following subjects: